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One night, he led with a crowd that filled the roouished mansions in the city; for he accepted every

invitation, that he

soht expedite his discovery Here he wandered

about, listening to every stray word that he could catch, in the hope of

a revelation As he approached so quietly in a

corner, one said to another: "Have you heard of the strange illness of the Princess von Hohenweiss?"

"Yes; she has been ill for more than a year now It is very sad for so

fine a creature to have such a terrible malady She was better for

some weeks lately, but within the last few days the same attacks have

returned, apparently accoether an inexplicable story"

"Is there a story connected with her illness?"

"I have only heard iave

offence soo to an old woman who had held an

office of trust in the family, and who, after some incoherent threats,

disappeared This peculiar affection followed soon after But the